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Insight: Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI)
Insight: Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI)
Introduction
The Hogan Personality Inventory is a measure of normal personality that contains seven primary scales and six
occupational scales used to describe Mr. Poole's performance in the workplace, including how he manages stress,
interacts with others, approaches work tasks, and solves problems. Although this report presents scores on a scale-by-
scale basis, every scale contributes to Mr. Poole's performance. This report notes strengths as well as areas for
improvement and provides discussion points for developmental feedback.
• When examining HPI scale scores, it is important to remember that high scores are not necessarily better, and low scores
are not necessarily worse. Every scale score reflects distinct strengths and shortcomings.
• HPI scores should be interpreted in the context of the person's occupational role to determine whether these
characteristics are strengths or areas for potential development.
• The HPI is based upon the well-accepted Five Factor Model of personality.
Scale Definitions
HPI Scale Name Low scores tend to be High scores tend to be
flexible organized
Prudence open-minded dependable
impulsive inflexible
practical imaginative
Inquisitive not easily bored quick-witted
uninventive poor implementers
Executive Summary
Based on Mr. Poole’s responses to the HPI, on a day-to-day basis, he seems:
• Unfazed by external pressure and rarely, if ever, shows signs of stress. Others may sometimes perceive his resilience as
arrogance because little seems to bother him and because he may tend to ignore feedback.
• Assertive, competitive, and task-oriented. He will seek opportunities to lead and take initiative and may be frustrated if
they are not available.
• Outgoing, gregarious, and approachable. He enjoys being the center of attention and will start conversations and
network well, but he may also talk too much and not listen well.
• Pleasant, cooperative, tactful, and friendly. He should be good at relationship management but tends to avoid
confrontations or conflict.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and amenable to close supervision. He can be somewhat inflexible but otherwise a good
organizational citizen.
• Curious, innovative, creative, tolerant, and open-minded. He may also seem impractical and easily bored.
• Knowledgeable, up to date, and interested in learning. He should do well in structured learning or training environments
and may find it hard to understand people who have no interest in formal learning.
Percentile Scores
The percentile scores indicate the proportion of the population who will score at or below Mr. Poole. For example, a score
of 75 on a given scale indicates that Mr. Poole's score is higher than approximately 75% of the population.
Adjustment
99
Ambition
85
Sociability
77
Interpersonal Sensitivity
73
Prudence
68
Inquisitive
91
Learning Approach
74
This report is valid and interpretable. Norm:Global
Scale: Adjustment
99
Description
The Adjustment scale predicts the ability to handle stress, manage emotions, and listen to feedback.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Adjustment scale suggests he tends to:
• Be unaffected by chaotic environments and heavy workloads
• Be calm and confident in stressful circumstances
• Be perceived as possibly arrogant
• Ignore past mistakes
• Resist or dismiss feedback
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• Describe your approach to dealing with job stress.
• When and how is it appropriate to seek feedback on your job performance?
• How do the moods of your coworkers affect you?
• How do you typically respond to feedback that others give you?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Empathy Absence of irritability
Scale: Ambition
85
Description
The Ambition scale predicts leadership, drive, competitiveness, and initiative.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Ambition scale suggests he seems:
• Competitive, energetic, and eager to succeed
• To seek challenges and take initiative in groups
• To be interested in office politics and enjoy leadership roles
• To become restless in positions where there is no room for advancement
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• What role do you typically assume on projects where there is no established leader?
• When and how is it appropriate to engage in office politics to advance one's career?
• How competitive do you tend to be with your colleagues? Has this hurt or helped your career?
• How do you seek and pursue opportunities for career advancement?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Competitive Being competitive, ambitious, and persistent
Scale: Sociability
77
Description
The Sociability scale predicts a person's interest in frequent and varied social interaction.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Sociability scale suggests he seems:
• Outgoing, talkative, gregarious, and approachable
• To make a strong first impression and enjoy being the center of attention
• Comfortable in high-profile positions involving interaction with the public
• To prefer to talk rather than to listen.
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• How important is it for every team member to contribute in a meeting?
• How do you balance talking with listening to engage in effective communication?
• Do you tend to work better on group or individual projects? Why?
• How do you establish and maintain a network of relationships?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Likes Parties Enjoys social gatherings
Description
The Interpersonal Sensitivity scale predicts charm, warmth, tact, and social skill.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Interpersonal Sensitivity scale suggests he seems:
• Perceptive, insightful, and sensitive to people's feelings
• Aware of the needs of others
• To manage relationships well and get along with a wide range of people
• Reluctant to confront poor performers
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• Describe your approach to confronting others' negative performance issues.
• How do you tend to balance the feelings of coworkers with the needs of the business?
• How important do you feel it is for coworkers to like each other?
• What is your approach to developing relationships with internal or external customers?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Easy to Live With Tolerant and easygoing nature
Scale: Prudence
68
Description
The Prudence scale predicts self-control, conscientiousness, and work ethic.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Prudence scale suggests he seems:
• Organized, hardworking, and planful
• Reliable, dependable, and conscientious
• To work well with established rules and processes
• Inflexible and perhaps resistant to change
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• How structured and planful are you with your work? How does this affect your ability to adapt on the fly but also
complete objectives on time?
• What is your general orientation to rules and regulations?
• How do you react to quickly changing work conditions?
• How likely are you to work long hours to complete a project?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Moralistic Adhering strictly to conventional values
Scale: Inquisitive
91
Description
The Inquisitive scale predicts curiosity, creativity, and openness to experience and ideas.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Inquisitive scale suggests he seems:
• Imaginative, curious, and open-minded
• Willing to challenge policy and propose alternative solutions
• Interested in the big-picture and strategic issues
• Fond of ideas that others may find unrealistic
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• How do you strike a balance between innovation and pragmatism?
• How do you respond to routine, yet essential, tasks and responsibilities?
• Describe your approach to linking daily work to strategic goals.
• How do you respond to individuals who are resistant to change and innovation?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Science Ability Interest in science
Description
The Learning Approach scale predicts a person's learning style and/or preferred method for acquiring new knowledge.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Learning Approach scale suggests he seems:
• Interested in learning, training, and staying up to date with new developments in his field
• Bright and well informed
• To do well in formal training or education settings
• Surprised when others are not well informed or interested in learning
Discussion Points
The points below are designed to facilitate discussion with a coach or feedback provider to explore assessment results and
reflect on opportunities for development based on the context of the participant's role.
• How do you ensure your knowledge and skills remain up to date?
• How do you evaluate the potential usefulness of training opportunities?
• Describe your preferred approach to learning new skills.
• What is more important to you: developing existing skills or learning new skills? Why?
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s unique personality characteristics.
Education Being a good student
Occupational Scales
The HPI occupational scales predict a person's competency to perform in six general occupational roles. The scales are
based on research comparing high and low performers in each of the job categories. The scales assess qualities that
distinguished the high-rated performers from the low-rated performers. Note: This information is designed for use in
employee selection and hiring. It is not recommended for use in employee development.
Service Orientation
73
Stress Tolerance
90
Reliability
75
Clerical Potential
100
Sales Potential
96
Managerial Potential
97
Description
The Service Orientation scale identifies people who treat customers and colleagues in a courteous and helpful manner.
High scorers seem kind, considerate, and tactful. Low scorers seem abrupt, tense, irritable, and preoccupied.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Service Orientation scale suggests he has above average potential to perform in roles requiring
strong customer service.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Service Orientation score.
Virtuous Being principled
Description
The Stress Tolerance scale identifies people who easily handle stress, pressure, and heavy workloads. High scorers seem
calm, resilient, and even-tempered. They are not bothered by disruptions or unexpected reversals and rarely turn crises
into personal dramas. Low scorers seem moody, self-critical, and easily upset.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Stress Tolerance scale suggests he has the potential to perform well in stressful roles.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Stress Tolerance score.
Not Anxious Absence of anxiety
Scale: Reliability
75
Description
The Reliability scale identifies people who willingly follow rules and respect corporate values in the workplace. High
scorers are good organizational citizens who will seem dependable, responsible, and self-disciplined. Low scorers will tend
to be less compliant and rule observant.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Reliability scale suggests he should perform well in roles requiring compliance and rule
adherence.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Reliability score.
Good Attachment Good relations with authority figures
Description
The Clerical Potential scale identifies people with talent for clerical work and administrative responsibilities. High scorers
seem mature, hardworking, socially skilled, and willing to take charge. Low scorers seem tense, indecisive, and anxious.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Clerical Potential scale suggests he should perform well in clerical or administrative roles.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Clerical Potential score.
Not Anxious Absence of anxiety
Description
The Sales Potential scale identifies people with talent for sales. High scorers seem to enjoy being the center of attention
and are described as self-confident, sociable, and quick-witted. They also seem talkative, outgoing, and assertive. Lower
scorers tend to be shy, quiet, and reserved.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Sales Potential scale suggests he should perform well in sales roles.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Sales Potential score.
Self-confident Confidence in oneself
Description
The Managerial Potential scale identifies people with talent for building and maintaining effective teams. High scorers are
described as ambitious, competitive, hardworking, and wanting to be in charge. They are seen as trustworthy, planful, and
efficient. Low scorers seem passive, reactive, or lazy.
Score Interpretation
Mr. Poole's score on the Managerial Potential scale suggests he should perform well in managerial roles.
Subscale Composition
The subscales below should be interpreted by a certified Hogan coach or feedback provider. They are designed to provide
more detailed insight into Mr. Poole’s Managerial Potential score.
Education Being a good student